Marrakech-Safi is a region in west-central Morocco stretching from the red-walled imperial city of Marrakech, at the foot of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains, west across olive plains and argan forest to the Atlantic port towns of Safi and Essaouira. It combines Morocco's most visited historic Medina, UNESCO-listed since 1985, with mountain villages, desert day trips, and a laid-back fishing-and-ceramics coast.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Hammam Dar El Bacha
A traditional public-style hammam near the Dar El Bacha Museum in the Medina, offering the authentic gommage (black soap scrub) experience in a tiled, communal steam-bath setting adapted for visitors.
Signature treatment: Traditional savon noir (black soap) exfoliation and kessa glove scrub in a communal steam room
Les Bains de Marrakech
An intimate riad-style spa in the Kasbah district combining a traditional hammam ritual with massage and beauty treatments in a boutique, design-conscious setting.
Signature treatment: Full hammam ritual (steam, gommage, rhassoul mask) followed by argan-oil massage
La Mamounia Spa
An expansive 2,700-square-meter spa within the legendary La Mamounia hotel, combining a marble hammam suite with Roman-inspired pools, saunas, and an extensive massage and facial menu.
Signature treatment: Marble hammam suite, indoor pool circuit, and signature 'Mamounia' full-body ritual
Royal Mansour Spa
A subterranean 2,500-square-meter spa beneath the Royal Mansour hotel, built with the same traditional craftsmanship as the hotel's private riads, offering an underground hammam and pool complex.
Signature treatment: Underground marble hammam, hydrotherapy pool, and gold-leaf treatment rooms
Heritage Spa Marrakech
A mid-range riad spa near the souks known for a well-reviewed traditional hammam and massage combination at more accessible pricing than the five-star hotel spas.
Signature treatment: Traditional hammam and gommage combined with a full-body massage
Hammam Bab Doukkala
A genuine working neighborhood hammam near Bab Doukkala Mosque, used daily by local residents, offering the most authentic and budget-friendly way to experience Moroccan bathing culture.
Signature treatment: Basic self-scrub or attended gommage in an unpolished, fully local bathhouse
Amanjena Spa
A tranquil pavilion spa set among reflecting pools at the Amanjena resort outside Marrakech, offering hammam rituals and massage in a minimalist, Andalusian-influenced setting.
Signature treatment: Twin hammam pavilion treatment and long-format massage rituals
Anahata Yoga Marrakech
A dedicated yoga studio in Gueliz offering daily drop-in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin classes, popular with expats, residents, and travelers seeking a regular practice while in Marrakech.
Signature treatment: Daily multi-style yoga classes in a bright, purpose-built studio space
Selman Marrakech Spa
A serene spa at the Selman hotel, known for its Arabian horse stud farm setting, offering hammam rituals and massage inspired by equestrian and Andalusian themes amid olive groves and Atlas views.
Signature treatment: Hammam and massage rituals with views over the resort's horse pastures and Atlas Mountains
La Sultana Spa
An intimate underground spa beneath the La Sultana riad hotel near the Saadian Tombs, with a vaulted hammam, plunge pool, and jacuzzi in a candlelit, romantic setting.
Signature treatment: Vaulted underground hammam suite with plunge pool and jacuzzi
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.